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Table of Contents

 
       

Calendar
Gift Certificates
DVDs and Videos
Finger Cymbals (Zils)
CDs
T-Shirts
Brochures

NEW Cassandra DVD: Cassandra Live!

     
     

There are four ways to order from The Souk–
    Add items to your shopping cart below, view your cart, check out, and pay by credit card or PayPal;.
    Send your order & check (written in blue or black ink) to Jawaahir Dance Company, 1940 Hennepin Ave,
         Minneapolis, MN 55403;
    Call us and pay by credit card at 612-872-6050;
    Make an appointment and stop in the office.

     
 
   

2010 Bellydancer Torsos Calendar

     

 

       
  Photo of 2010 Bellydancer Torso Calendar.  

SALE!
Jan Geisen has been a St. Paul photographer and avid bellydancer for more than 30 years. She has always loved photographing dance performances and many of her photographs grace this website. A recent close-up shot of a dancer's torso led her to create the "Torso Project"  which has evolved into the 2010 Bellydancer Torsos Calendar. All torsos are from dancers in Oasis Dance Camp performances, many of which you'll recognize. Can you find Cassandra?

 

 

   
     

includes shipping ($15 at the studio)

 

$20

   

 

       
 
               
   

Gift Certificates

               
 

Sample gift certificate.

 

Gift certificate for one 10-week session of Level 1 or Level 2 Belly Dance classes.
 

 

$140

 
   

Gift certificate for one 10-week session of Level 3, 4, or 5 Belly Dance classes.

 

$160

 
               
 

Sample gift certificate.

 

Gift certificates are available in any amount by calling the office at 612-872-6050.

       
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DVDs and Videos

               
 

Cover of Cassandra's Conditioning Class DVD.
Click to view DVD jacket

Photo of Cassandra from her Conditioning DVD.
Click to play, 2:20, 4MB

 

Cassandra's Conditioning Class-
Strengthening, Conditioning and
Body Awareness for the Dancer

This set is an introduction to Cassandra's unique dance conditioning class. It is designed to introduce the dancer a proven method to improve their technique, and through improved dance conditioning, their performance skills.
 

       
   

Volume 1
Foundational Techniques
  Introduction
  Warm Ups
  Feet and Legs
  Spine and Back
  Abdominals
  Hips, Thighs and Gluteus
  Upper Body
  General Stretches
  Performance from
      Oasis East, July 2007

Volume 2
Advanced Techniques
  Introduction
  Warm Ups
  Feet and Legs
  Spine and Back
  Abdominals
  Hips, Thighs and Gluteus
  Upper Body
  General Stretches
  Performance from
      Oasis West, October 2004
 

       
   

Two DVD set, 85 minutes, includes shipping ($40 at the studio)

 

$45

               
               
 

Photo of Cassandra, American Dancer DVD.
Click to view DVD cover

Photo of Cassandra from American Dancer DVD.
Click to play, 1:50, 3.8MB

 

American Dancer, Volume I
An Introduction to Bellydancing

The video starts with a 12 minute stage performance by Cassandra followed by 48 minutes of Cassandra teaching the basic movement vocabulary. Cassandra focuses on clearly showing how the movements are done so you can start to learn to belly dance.


   

             
   

PAL format, VHS tape, includes shipping

 

$75

   

DVD, includes shipping

 

$40

             
      New!        
 

Cassandra Live volume 1 DVD cover.
Click to play, 1:00, 1.7MB

 

Cassandra Live! Volume I

This DVD includes some of Cassandra's finest performances from the 1980s, including her Middle Eastern rock video! It was previously released on videotape, but has been re-mastered for this special re-release.

       
   

DVD, includes shipping ($35 at the studio)

 

$40

               
               
     

Cassandra Live! Volume II

Video tape of Cassandra performing live in many different and beautiful costumes at a variety of locations.

       
     

PAL format only, VHS tape, includes shipping

 

$75

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Finger Cymbals (Zils)

             
 

Plain finger cymbals picture.
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Plain Finger Cymbals
Manufactured by Turquoise. Each set consists of four finger cymbals with elastic and pouch.

       
   

Size A is 2 1/16" diameter, includes shipping

 

$16

 

 

Size EB is 2 1/4" diameter, includes shipping

 

$18

 

 

Size B is 2 1/2" diameter, includes shipping

 

$24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patterned finger cymbals picture.
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Patterned Finger Cymbals
Manufactured by Turquoise. Each set consists of four finger cymbals with elastic and pouch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Size A is 2 1/16" diameter, includes shipping

 

$18

 

 

Size EB is 2 1/4" diameter, includes shipping

 

$20

 

 

Size B is 2 1/2" diameter, includes shipping

 

$28

 

 

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CDs

       

 

  Belly dance practice picture.  

Warm Up Music
Turkish & Egyptian Music
Remastered and enhanced; reissue of the blue audio tape with 60 minutes of music from Cassandra's Conditioning Class. If you can't make class, this is great accompaniment to stretching and warming up your body for the day.

Benim Ishi; Biz Avrilamayiz; Selam Olsun; Rampi, Rampi; Hoplada; Mastika; Sulukule; Hani Shakir 1; Hani Shakir 2; Hani Shakir 3; Hani Shakir 4; Hani Shakir 5

       
   

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

               
  Belly dance practice picture.

 

 

Belly Dance Practice
Remastered and enhanced; reissue of the green audio tape with 60 minutes of music.

Gypsy; Nebtedi Menien al Hikaya 2X; Sallam Aley 2X; Short Rakset Nelli; Rakset Nelli; Bedouin Wedding Song; Saidi Ghawazee Music; Abaad (Saudi gulf rhythm); Dere (Turkish 9/8); Aziza Routine

       
 

 

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

             
  Music from Cassandra, volume one photo.  

Music from Cassandra I
Cassandra's favorite practice music.

Remastered and enhanced; this is a reissue of the white audio tape with 60 minutes of music.

Itdella alla Keifak; Faruk Salame Routine; Drum Solo by Abboud;Safaroo (Saudi Arabian); Pop Oryantal Routine; Yalou Lali (Tunisian); Badawist (Lebanese); Fifi Abdou Dance

       
     

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

               
  Music from Cassandra, volume one photo.  

Music from Cassandra II
More of Cassandra's favorite practice music.

Remastered and enhanced; this is a reissue of the yellow audio tape with 60 minutes of music.

Kalaam El Nass; Taw’um Rohay; Basboussa; Oum Kalthoum Cocktail; Lucy; Afrah Al Chaab; Sahara City; Laabit al Hob; Café Dance; Kolli Ma B’choufak; Faug An Nahkl

   

 

 
     

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

               
  Music from Cassandra, volume one photo.  

Music from Cassandra III
Even more of Cassandra's favorite practice music.

Remastered and enhanced; this is a reissue of the red audio tape with 60 minutes of music.

Khatwet Habibi; Adda al Helaywa; Kahrahmanah; Abi Minha al Khabr; Al Hob Kollu; Layalli Sabaya; Nasa; Ali Loz; Gol al Rabat

       
     

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

     

 

 

 

   
  Photo of Music from Cassandra: Class Choreography CD.  

Music from Cassandra: Class Choreography

Fi El Asel; El Allem Allah; Low Can Yerkeik; Albi Mal; Nar Choreography; Cham al-Nassim; Souhair's Tabla; Mizmar Saidi; Nado; Dina; Hoplada; Tabla Exotica; Rhumba Bolero;Ahlel Hawa; Mawoud; Yala Hawa; Raks Finale; Eshta Ya Amar

 

 

   
     

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

     

 

 

 

   
  Photo of Music from Cassandra: Class Choreography CD.  

Class Choreography Music 2007 Version 2

The Speechless Animal; Aktar Wahed; Fi El Awel; Albi Mal; Nar Choreography; Cham al-Nissim; Souhair's Tabla; Mizmar Saidi; Nado; Dina; Hoplada; Tabla Exotica; Rhumba Bolero; Ahlel Hawa; Mawoud; Yala Hawa; Raks Finale; Low Can Yerdeik; El Allem Allah

 

 

   
     

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

     

 

 

 

 

  Teachers Favorites CD.  

Teachers' Favorites 2008

Gamil Ya Gharam; Hadiyat al Eid; The Speechless Animal; Simarik; Samra Wa Ouyoune Kahila; Rannet al Tabla; Noor el Gamar; Alwan Min al-Sharq (drum solo); Eftakortou; Tamra Henna Part 1 (Henna Flower); Tamra Henna Part 2 ; Ya Amarti; Ya Hoo; Habibi Dah; Washry; Yala Hawa; Sidi Mansoyababa; Kamar We Noujoum

 

 

 

 

   

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

       

 

 

 

 

St Paul Compilation 2008 CD  

St. Paul Class Compilation 2008

Accropoli; Gypsy Warm Up; Gunesh Topla Benim Ishi; Simark; Nar el Ghera; Baladi; Albey; Nafs el Makan; Accordian and Kawala; Ask; Ayzeen Yeghayyarook; Kalast Feek Kol Alkalam; Ghazeli; Bahibak Aktar; Habibi (Ya Nour el Ain); Desert Twilight; Aj Ondas

 

 

 

 

 

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

       

 

 

 

 

  Photo of DJ Jim Vol 2 CD.  

DJ Jim Vol 2

Baddy Doub; Bit A'tibni; Ya Malak; Khetwat Rajel; Ya Haram; Ya Siti Ya Khetyara; Bahibak Aktar; Ghazeli; Mechtaka El E'yn; Dalolak; Alfi Marra; Haji Tilab A El Hablien

 

 

   
   

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

               
  Belly dance practice picture.

 

 

DJ Jim Vol 6

El Bale; Hayarooni; Shufek; Renin Ed Daheb; Halas Fek; Dekel Amar; Baria; Deget Babil Glaab; Mar Awat; Mali Sabaar; Am Yurjif Elley; Kalem; Armeli; Tuba; Sheka Beka

       
 

 

Audio CD, includes shipping

 

$15

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T-Shirts

  Jawaahir Tee shirts.  

New Jawaahir short-sleeved Tee shirts have arrived. Available in sizes small, medium, large, and extra large. The colors this time are red, pink, sage green, and light blue. This batch is running a little small, so call the office for advice.

 

 

   
     

T-Shirt, including shipping

 

$25

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Brochures

   

 

         
   

Yalla! Dance and Music of the Middle East

Jawaahir Dance Company has published an 8-page brochure explaining these rich and beautiful art forms. It is a helpful and fun guide for newcomers and a handy reference for enthusiasts. This brochure includes:

  • An explanation of the dancer's role
  • Tips on "how to watch the dance" for beginners
  • Illustrations of traditional Middle Eastern musical instruments
  • A page for beginners on "how to listen to the music"
  • An introduction to musical concepts such as taqasim and maqamat
  • A short history of the dance, and more

Because this brochure has been so helpful for us in spreading the word about Middle Eastern dance and music, we're offering it to the Middle Eastern dance community at cost. It's printed on high-quality, glossy paper, with photos in black-and-white and illustrations in purple. Because of the cost involved, we're asking for orders of 25 or more.

     

 

 

     

25 copies, includes shipping

 

$55

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